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Ibagué (ēbägā`), city (1993 pop. 340,191), alt. 4,300 ft (1,311 m), capital of Tolima dept., W central Colombia. It is a major commercial center for the Magdalena and Cauca valleys. Coffee, flour, and sugar are produced in the city, and silver and sulfur are shipped. In 1854, Ibagué served briefly as the national capital. It grew rapidly as a result of the coffee boom in the 1890s. It is the site of Tolima Univ. IbaguéCity (pop., 1999 est.: 393,664), central Colombia. It is located on the eastern slopes of the Cordillera Central of the Andes Mountains. Founded in 1550 on the site of an Indian village, it was moved to its present location for protection from Indian attacks. It was the nation's capital briefly in 1854. Its location on a road linking the cities of Armenia and Bogotá has made it a busy commercial centre. It is the seat of Tolima University. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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